61 31 006 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

61 31 006 - Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk





Warning!
Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist fixture for steering column stalk!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove steering wheel
- Remove top section of steering column casing 32 31 003 Removing and Installing/Replacing Upper Section of Steering Column Trim.
- Remove lower section of steering column trim 32 31 020 Removing and Installing/Replacing Lower Section of Steering Column Trim





Release screws (1).
Pull back fixture for steering column switch (2) in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connections behind and remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Installation Note:
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment.
On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation / adjustment of active front steering.





Replacement:
- Remove volute spring cassette
- Carry out vehicle programming/coding Programming and Relearning
Note:
- If replacement of the steering column switch cluster is initiated via Progman, the steering column switch cluster is coded indirectly via the DSC control unit
- If coding is cancelled, first adjust the steering angle sensor; this makes a brand-new steering column switch cluster coding-compatible again if necessary
- Then code the DSC control unit again
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment
Note:
- If steering angle sensor adjustment is cancelled, first code the DSC control unit
- Then adjust the steering angle sensor again
- Vehicles with active front steering:
- Steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation / adjustment 32 10 005 Adjustment For Active Front Steering of active front steering
- If necessary, proceed in accordance with instructions